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  1. Matt James

    Do you think themes have fulfilled their role?

    Any one element isn't strong on its own. You need to have several factors to help define your character. Having a theme, with a strong background, is the way to go. Themes are additive to a character's persona, not subtractive. This is a major plus for the system.
  2. Matt James

    Rewarding Roleplaying

    I can't say that I agree with this completely. I've had several groups that don't value combat in the ways you describe. Rewards do not have to always present as a mechanical enhancer.
  3. Matt James

    Networking with DC/Va/MD gamers?

    The DC area is huge as far as D&D and Pathfinder, as well as Warhammer and some other games. Also, there is a great convention that happens each year: synDCon.net Welcome to the DC area.
  4. Matt James

    Spells you want them to bring back

    Be careful what you wish for ;) On my end, I was never a fan of Wish or Miracle going way back to when I started in 2e. I remember playing a Fighter/Thief and when we got to the point where the group wizard got that spell, it completely diminished my role to some extent. The spell made its way...
  5. Matt James

    Rewarding Roleplaying

    I apologize for not making it clear. I should have clarified that this would be for groups that prefer roleplaying. I'm not advocating the use of force in groups that are not interested in roleplaying.
  6. Matt James

    Getting tired of hearing "Grognard" and "Nostalgia"

    No doubt. They exist on either side. That agree with wholeheartedly.
  7. Matt James

    Rewarding Roleplaying

    I'm curious and wanted to start a discussion about rewarding roleplaying. I wanted to do a bit of an unscientific examination. Whether a DM or a player, do you manage/appreciate non-combat based rewards? All things being equal, do you reward players at your table for roleplaying? If so, how? Do...
  8. Matt James

    Getting tired of hearing "Grognard" and "Nostalgia"

    I prefer the flame-thrower! :)
  9. Matt James

    Getting tired of hearing "Grognard" and "Nostalgia"

    Not my burden to prove. Though, it is odd that you spend so much time here in the 4e and on the WotC forums. Ya know, for someone that does not like the edition.
  10. Matt James

    Time for the Character Builder to be free?

    Stop. I can't breath. This is too much. :lol::lol::lol:
  11. Matt James

    Time for the Character Builder to be free?

    Nah, because there are people like you that propagate the entire edition wars debate. These threads are always doomed to fail. *clap*
  12. Matt James

    Getting tired of hearing "Grognard" and "Nostalgia"

    Any other examples? That's the only one I can seem to find. I ran a search on the WotC boards too.
  13. Matt James

    Time for the Character Builder to be free?

    I already hate this thread.
  14. Matt James

    Time for the Character Builder to be free?

    And four new maps to use.
  15. Matt James

    Time for the Character Builder to be free?

    That's a shame. You're missing out on all of the flavor of each entry. Unless I misunderstood, and you are only interested in static stat-blocks.
  16. Matt James

    Lair Assault format

    The same strategies and tactics definitely will not work equally in each of the assaults. The same goes with builds. Twists, turns, and surprises will be in each.
  17. Matt James

    memory of a thousand lifetimes

    Simple answer: What does your DM say? Happy gaming :)
  18. Matt James

    Hiring a freelance layout artist

    Spend me a PM, Online. I have a good friend that does freelance layout work for some big gaming companies.
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